CAREERS / ROLES

AIR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Discover the fantastic opportunities that the Royal Navy has to offer. We provide world-class training and a lifestyle packed with adventure and achievement. All we need from you is the determination to succeed. Interested? Find out more about each role or get in touch for all the answers and more.

WHEREVER YOU WANT YOUR LIFE TO GO, WE CAN TAKE YOU THERE

The Royal Navy recognises potential and will help you achieve yours. Whatever your level of experience, our training will help you build on it. We can give you the qualifications you need and we can help you develop the ones you already have.

Our roles have requirements to suit every level, and cover a huge variety of interests and skills. Discover where your potential fits by exploring the career areas below.

This field covers the hugely responsible jobs of Royal Naval Air Traffic Control Officer, who controls both military and civilian aircraft, and Naval Airmen. Naval Airmen (Aircraft Handlers) control and move aircraft and Naval Airmen (Survival Equipment) maintain the safety equipment needed by all aircrew and air passengers and train them in its use.

From Mine Clearance Diver and Marine Warfare Specialists to Warfare Rating (Submariner) and Warfare Specialist, these personnel are cool-headed and highly trained. Warfare Officers are responsible for navigating the Royal Navy’s ships and submarines.

Marine and Weapons Engineering Officers and Technicians keep ships running at the peak of operational effectiveness and maintain the Royal Navy’s sophisticated electronic weapons and defensive systems.

Medical and Nursing Officers, Naval and Medical Assistants provide first-class medical care for all Naval personnel. Medical Assistants (Submariner) look after environmental safety on board nuclear submarines as well as the health of the ship’s company.

The elite Royal Navy Submarine Service relies on exceptional people in a number of roles. Marines and Weapon Engineering Technician, Catering Logistician, Medical Assistant and Communications Specialist are just some of the roles available to those who’ve got what it takes to work at the cutting edge of the Royal Navy.